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August 28, 2025

Letters from an American

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Chicano Activism and the Vietnam War: A Fight for Justice

This chapter explores the impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano movement, detailing the disproportionate drafting of Mexican-Americans and the systemic inequalities they faced. It also covers a pivotal 1970 march against the war and discrimination, revealing the violent backlash that propelled a stronger push for political organization and social justice in the community.

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